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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:48 pm    Post subject: Elevator Push Rod Issue Reply with quote

I have fabricated the F-1089 elevator push rod, drilled the ends, and
deburred and smoothed out the inside of the tube. When I try to insert
VA-111 into the push rod it does not fit. I have used a Scotch brite
pad on the inside of the tube to try to expand the opening enough for
VA-111 to fit, but after quite a bit of circling the pad on the inside
do not seem to be making much headway. Anyone else had this problem and
if so how did you solve it.

Dave

Working again on 40813 fuselage


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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 6:01 pm    Post subject: Elevator Push Rod Issue Reply with quote

Don't remember any problems .....
If you take your deburring tool to the inside edge of the tube and
outside edge of the VA-111 to create a 'ramp' you may have better
results. Just thinking out loud ....
Linn

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I have fabricated the F-1089 elevator push rod, drilled the ends, and
deburred and smoothed out the inside of the tube. When I try to
insert VA-111 into the push rod it does not fit. I have used a
Scotch brite pad on the inside of the tube to try to expand the
opening enough for VA-111 to fit, but after quite a bit of circling
the pad on the inside do not seem to be making much headway. Anyone
else had this problem and if so how did you solve it.

Dave

Working again on 40813 fuselage



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 6:45 pm    Post subject: Elevator Push Rod Issue Reply with quote

I made the push rods quite a while ago and I do remember that it was a tight fit. I sanded the threaded end pieces a little and made sure the tube was really smooth on the inside. I still had to screw a grade 8 bolt in the end to extract them after drilling to debut and prime them on the inside.

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On Jan 28, 2017, at 20:00, Linn Walters <flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com> wrote:



Don't remember any problems .....
If you take your deburring tool to the inside edge of the tube and outside edge of the VA-111 to create a 'ramp' you may have better results. Just thinking out loud ....
Linn

> On 1/28/2017 8:44 PM, David J. Fritzsche wrote:
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> I have fabricated the F-1089 elevator push rod, drilled the ends, and deburred and smoothed out the inside of the tube. When I try to insert VA-111 into the push rod it does not fit. I have used a Scotch brite pad on the inside of the tube to try to expand the opening enough for VA-111 to fit, but after quite a bit of circling the pad on the inside do not seem to be making much headway. Anyone else had this problem and if so how did you solve it.
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> Dave
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> Working again on 40813 fuselage
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:23 pm    Post subject: Elevator Push Rod Issue Reply with quote

You might try just double checking the OD and ID to make sure they're close.  I'd guess they should be within two or three thousandths.  If they're close, try heating the tube with a heat gun--not too hot--and putting the plug in a freezer for a while.  For a close interference fit, that usually helps a lot.

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I have fabricated the F-1089 elevator push rod, drilled the ends, and deburred and smoothed out the inside of the tube.  When I try to insert VA-111 into the push rod it does not fit.   I have used a Scotch brite pad on the inside of the tube to try to expand  the opening enough for VA-111 to fit, but after quite a bit of circling the pad on the inside do not seem to be making much headway.  Anyone else had this problem and if so how did you solve it.

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:35 am    Post subject: Elevator Push Rod Issue Reply with quote

That's what I did, after drilling them refitting was a pain, but the
cold/warm trick made it possible with little effort.

Cheers Werner

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they're close, try heating the tube with a heat gun--not too hot--and
putting the plug in a freezer for a while. For a close interference
fit, that usually helps a lot.

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:20 pm    Post subject: Elevator Push Rod Issue Reply with quote

I had the same issue.  It makes a difference on how you cut the aluminum tube.  I used a pipe cutter instead of a hack saw or band saw.  It slightly reduced the diameter of the cut end.  Won’t do that again if id is critical.   
There are at least 3 ways to insert the VA-111 that I found.
First method:   gently sand/file the inner edge of the tube forming a ramp like Linn suggested.  Then with a mallet or block of wood on the floor gently tap the VA-111 into place.  Gently because once it is started it will move quickly beyond your drilled holes.  (ask me how I know this) 
Second:  Sand/file the VA-111 to form a ramp and proceed as above.
Third:   Use an exhaust pipe expander to slightly increase the inside diameter.
I used the first method and it worked great.  You will notice the widened part extends beyond the VA-111 and is no factor.
 
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